Written Question · S2W-14126 · Session 2
What steps it is taking to ensure that the recommendations of Sir John Orr's review of marches and parades will not adversely impact on loc…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what steps it is taking to ensure that the recommendations of Sir John Orr's review of marches and parades will not adversely impact on local gala days, festivals and common ridings.
The answer
When implemented, the recommendations from the Review of Marches and Parades will apply to all processions. A number of the recommendations require legislation to implement and we are consulting on these in Supporting Police, Protecting Communities (ISBN 0-7559-4512-3), published on 9 February.
While we intend to legislate to require all organisers to give 28 days’ notice to local authorities of their intention to hold a procession, we recognise that it might be appropriate to exempt some organisations from some of the other requirements to ensure that the process is not overly onerous. For recommendations which do not require legislation, we will be working with local authorities, the police and organisers to ensure they are implemented in a practical way.
While we intend to legislate to require all organisers to give 28 days’ notice to local authorities of their intention to hold a procession, we recognise that it might be appropriate to exempt some organisations from some of the other requirements to ensure that the process is not overly onerous. For recommendations which do not require legislation, we will be working with local authorities, the police and organisers to ensure they are implemented in a practical way.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-14126 by reference.